Charlotte's Chief Financial Officer Randy Harrington was named CFO of the Year for a local government agency by the Charlotte Business Journal. Assistant Aviation Director of Finance Mike Hill was a finalist.

The Charlotte Fire Department has received a Class 1 Public Protection Classification rating from the Insurance Services Office, which means business owners, residents and visitors to Charlotte can count on superior fire protection.

Temperatures could rise to triple digits this week. Keep your pets safe and healthy by protecting them from the heat. And remember, it's illegal to keep animals in parked cars, which heat up to dangerous levels quickly.

The Mayor’s Youth Employment Program recently kicked off its summer internship season, hosting its annual event that provides hundreds of local high school interns and their host employers with the opportunity to meet, mingle and discuss logistics.

Charlotte is being honored with a 2015 Playful City USA designation for the first time. The national recognition program honors cities and towns across the country for making their cities more playable.

Once again, drinking water provided by Charlotte Water meets and exceeds all state and federal standards. Charlotte Water conducted more than 150,000 tests on drinking water in 2014 to ensure that the water we all drink is safe.

Due to a water leak, inbound East Morehead Street at South McDowell Street will be reduced to one lane beginning June 3, 2015. Additionally, South McDowell Street is reduced to one lane in each direction.

In addition to notifying citizens on historic district reviews, land development and accidents & obstructions, Citygram now also provides updates when rezoning plans are submitted to the City for review.

Charlotte Douglas International Airport in association with its tenants will host a community job fair from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 6 at the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police and Fire Academy located at 1770 Shopton Road, Charlotte, NC 28217.

The Broadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP) enhance public safety by providing a faster and more secure broadband network to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department and the Charlotte Fire Department.

The City of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County recently released the Quality of Life Explorer, an online tool that can be used to explore social, housing, economic, environmental and safety conditions in local neighborhoods.

City Manager Ron Carlee presented his budget recommendations today during a presentation to the Charlotte Mayor and City Council emphasizing a structurally balanced budget without sacrificing the city’s future.

More than 3,000 local students attended Charlotte Career Discovery Day, an event that provided youth with the opportunity to interact with local government officials, entrepreneurs and business executives.

On April 7, the policy board of the CRTPO voted to leave the wide paved shoulder in place on I-485 between I-77 and Johnston Road in anticipation of an upcoming managed lanes project between I-77 and US 74 (Independence Boulevard).

The Charlotte City Council adopted a resolution that enables important renovation and construction projects to proceed and enables the financing of improvements to Bank of America Stadium and Bojangles’ Coliseum to proceed.

To accommodate construction for the Sulkirk Road Water Main Replacement, lane closures will occur on Park Road at the intersection of Park South Drive on Saturday, March 21, 2015 and Sunday, March 22, 2015.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Emergency Management and select city departments are participating in a North Carolina National Guard exercise on Saturday, March 7 and Sunday, March . Please remember that this is an only a drill.

The City of Charlotte reminds residents to use extreme caution when traveling on area roads overnight tonight and tomorrow morning. As temperatures dip below freezing overnight, standing water on roads can turn into black ice and make driving dangerous.

Charlotte Water is addressing seven water main breaks and other infrastructure issues, mostly due to frigid temperatures. Residents should be aware of resulting road closures and slick road conditions.

The City of Charlotte urges area residents to take precautions throughout the night as ice on area roads makes traveling treacherous. Ice is also expected on branches and power lines. Power outages are a possibility in Charlotte-Mecklenburg.

The City of Charlotte and its partnering agencies are advising all residents to prepare for icy conditions throughout the area tonight and through tomorrow morning as a result of the winter storm arriving this afternoon.

Nominations are being accepted for the 36th annual Police-Community Relations Award, which recognizes CMPD officers and work teams for building positive, problem-solving relationship with individual citizens and neighborhood groups.

This award recognizes those who personify the ideals of racial equality and social justice espoused by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The award will be presented during the MLK Annual Prayer Breakfast on January 19 at the Charlotte Convention Center.

Unforeseen subsurface challenges have caused some delay on the Little Sugar Creek bridge preservation work. These challenges have been overcome and the 600 block of East 18th Street will now reopen on Tuesday, March 31, 2015.

CLT is expecting high passenger numbers this holiday season that may likely set a new passenger record. The latest travel figures show a 1.5 percent increase in fliers originating their flight at CLT this Thanksgiving compared to last year.

Judge Robert C. Ervin ruled on October 13, 2014 that only the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) can determine who operates Charlotte Douglas International Airport. The deadline to appeal this ruling passed this week without an appeal being filed.

Old Dowd Road between Josh Birmingham Parkway and Little Rock Road will permanently close for westbound traffic at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, October 28, 2014 to accommodate new traffic patterns related to the Josh Birmingham Realignment project.

Benfield Road (Extension) opened today, while Docia Crossing Drive closed permanently between its intersection with Johnston-Oehler/DeArmon Roads and the entrance to the Prosperity Park Shopping Center.

One lane of the 200 and 300 blocks of East Fifth Street has been opened between North College Street and North Brevard Street. The other lane will remain closed until late November while the railroad crossing construction is completed.

The 200 and 300 blocks of East Seventh Street between North College Street and North Brevard Street will periodically close one lane on Saturday, October 18, 2014 and Sunday, October 19, 2014 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

The Hornets’ preseason event, Cool School Field Trip, will take place at the Time Warner Cable Arena on Wednesday, October 15, 2014. Attendance is expected to be 17,000-19,000 middle school students transported in over 300 school buses.

The 400 and 500 blocks of Brevard Street between East Ninth Street and East Seventh Street and the 300 and 400 blocks of East Eighth Street between the CATS light rail tracks and North Caldwell Street will close on Monday, September 22, 2014 at 9 a.m.

Nearly 3,000 key local government decision makers, exhibitors, and guests from cities, towns, counties, related entities, and private-sectors firms throughout the world will gather in Charlotte, N.C., Sept. 14-17.

Mr. William’s death was tragic yet unintended. While we continue to believe that Officer Forbes acted reasonably in a very difficult situation, our judicial system has spoken and we respect the jury’s decision.

The City of Charlotte has released the results of the multi-phase review of operations at Charlotte Douglas International Airport which determined best practices for internal operations along with policy and procedure recommendations for the airport.

During their August 25th business meeting, Charlotte City Council approved the City’s portion of a business investment grant which will bring more than 1,200 new jobs with an average salary of $119,000 to Charlotte over the next three years.

The 900-1000 block of Johnson and Wales Way (shown in red on map below) between West Fourth Street and West Trade Street will close Saturday, July 12, 2014 at 7:00 a.m. and will reopen Friday, August 8, 2014 at 4:00 p.m.

The right northbound travel lane of North Sharon Amity Road between Clearmont Avenue and Central Avenue will close on Wednesday, June 25, 2014 at 9 a.m. and will re-open on Thursday, July 3, 2014 at 6 a.m.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Robbery Unit and the FBI Safe Streets Task Force have charged Michael Keith Hall, DOB: 12/22/1957, for his involvement in the robbery of the First Citizens Bank.

The Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization (CRTPO) invites the public to review and comment on proposed North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) projects. The comment period ends July 21.

An eastbound travel lane of East Stonewall Street between South McDowell Street and Charlottetowne Avenue and a northbound travel lane of South McDowell Street between Baxter Street and East Stonewall Street will close on Friday, June 13, 2014 at 7 p.m.

The new Eastway Division is the fourth CMPD division to be constructed in neighborhoods during Chief Monroe’s administration. Chief Monroe firmly believes that it is critical for police stations to be accessible to the community.

Traffic will be intermittently reduced to one lane on Tuesday, June 3 and Wednesday, June 4, at the intersection of Old Dowd and Rental Car Roads. Drivers can expect congestion and delays in the impacted area and should plan accordingly.

A panel of leaders in mobile technology will join Council Member David Howard to discuss Charlotte's future in the emerging mobile technology industry. The ReThink Charlotte Salon will take place on June 2 at 8:30 a.m.

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is participating in the statewide “Click it or Ticket” campaign. The goal of the two week campaign is to increase our local passenger belt usage from 87% to more than 90%.

Shamrock Drive between North Sharon Amity Road and Hickory Grove Road will close Friday, May 9 at 9 a.m. Southbound traffic will re-open that same day, May 9, at 6 p.m. Northbound traffic will re-open Saturday, May 10 at 6 p.m.

The intersection of Tom Hunter Road and North Tryon Street will close Friday, April 25, 2014 at 6 p.m. through Monday, April 28, 2014 at 4 p.m. and from Friday, May 2, 2014 at 6 p.m. through Monday, May 5 at 4 p.m.

On Thursday, April 17, 2014, members with the Charlotte- Mecklenburg Police Department’s 167th Recruit Class were sworn in as police officers during a commencement ceremony at the Police Training Academy.

Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Providence Division have charged Gerald Desmaratte, DOB:07/11/1971, and Deareus Sims, DOB: 10/19/1993, for their involvement in a robbery that occurred in the Providence Division.

Charlotte Area Transit System’s (CATS) top mechanics took part in an intense competition Saturday, April 5, to claim the title of best transit maintenance team in Charlotte in the CATS Bus Maintenance Roadeo.

Every day over 60,000 riders get on Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) buses, making it safely to their next destination. Behind the scenes of this smooth ride is a team of 140 bus mechanics keeping your ride moving.

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) is pleased to partner with Friendship Gardens TO GO for the third consecutive year to bring fresh produce to the Charlotte Transportation Center (CTC) located at 310 E. Trade St.

Robbery Unit detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department have arrested Jerell Parish Banks, DOB: 08/20/1993, for his involvement in an armed robbery case that occurred in the Providence Division.

Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit have charged Antonio Cunningham, DOB: 01/31/1990, Jeremiah Cook, DOB: 01/04/1989 and Elontrae Glenn, DOB: 12/29/1988 for their role in several cases.

University City Division patrol officers with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department have arrested and charged Travion Montuious Chisholm, DOB: 06/15/1994, for his involvement in several residential breaking and entering cases.

Duke Energy and Charah, a company known for its work in innovative environmental solutions, invited the City of Charlotte to participate in a due diligence review of a proposal to repurpose coal ash from the retired Riverbend Steam Station.

To accommodate Advanced Public Utility Relocations for the LYNX Blue Line Extension, the southbound left turn lane of North Tryon Street onto Old Concord Road will close Friday, March 14, 2014 at 9 a.m. and will reopen Monday, March 17, 2014 at 6 a.m.

The southbound right turn lane of the 9300 block of North Tryon Street between Institute Circle and J.W. Clay Boulevard will close Monday, March 10, 2014 at 9 a. m. and will reopen Wednesday, March 12, 2014 at 4 p.m.

To accommodate Advanced Public Utility Relocations for the LYNX Blue Line Extension, the northbound lane of Old Concord Road just east of North Tryon Street will close Friday, February 28, 2014 at 7 p.m. and will reopen Monday, March 3, 2014 at 4 p.m.

This week’s snowstorm had minimal impacts on the ongoing cleanup, assessment and recovery efforts under way following the discovery of illegal chemical dumping into the Mallard Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant.

The Charlotte Regional Planning Organization (CRTPO) will start a 30-day public comment period for its draft 2040 Metropolitan Transportation Plan and draft Air Quality Conformity Determination Report on Friday, February 14.

Tests indicate the substance that flowed into Sugar Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant was ethanol, which is typical of a fuel spill. There appears to be no connection between the Sugar Creek and the Mallard Creek incidents.

The Charlotte Department of Transportation is treating City streets on Tuesday for winter weather conditions. City Street Maintenance crews are currently spreading salt brine on streets, bridges and culverts.

The utility work being conducted at the intersection of Hawthorne Lane and East Fifth Street began on Wednesday, January 8, 2014. This closure has progressed to the 1700 block of East Fifth Street between Hawthorne Lane and Lamar Avenue.

Mayor Patrick Cannon announced that Friday, Jan. 10 has been declared “Fan Friday” across the city, encouraging residents and businesses to promote their Panther Pride by wearing team colors or all black to back the Panthers.

Mayor Cannon announces that Friday, January 10 is declared FAN Friday across the city and encourages businesses and residents to wear team colors in support of the Carolina Panthers' playoff game against San Francisco.

Due to weather and unforeseen circumstances, this closure has been extended. The 200 block of Hawthorne Lane between Elizabeth Avenue and East Fifth Street will now reopen Saturday, January 18, 2014 at 6 p.m.

Due to scheduling conflicts of multiple construction activities and utility relocations, this closure has been extended. The intersection of Trade Street and Caldwell Street will now reopen Saturday, December 28, 2013 at 4:30 p.m.

Beginning 6 a.m. tomorrow, CLT will open a free Kiss and Fly lot on Harlee Avenue. The new lot will allow drivers who are dropping off and picking up passengers to avoid terminal area roadways, which can become congested during peak times.

Due to weather this closure has changed. All eastbound lanes of West Trade Street between Poplar Street and Church Street will now close on Monday, December 16, 2013 at 9 a.m. and will reopen on Friday, December 20, 2013 at 4 p.m.

Local governments in the metropolitan Charlotte area, in association with the departments of transportation in North Carolina and South Carolina, are conducting an external travel survey to better understand where travelers entering our region are headed.

Traditionally, this is the busiest travel week of the year. CLT is closely monitoring parking and weather conditions, however, passengers should be prepared and plan ahead before heading to the Airport.

The City of Charlotte’s GOV Channel recently won an award for the video titled ‘Eastland Makes Its Mark on Community’ in a contest hosted by the Charlotte Business Journal and Environmental Holdings Group.

The City’s on-street parking program will be conducting a free 90-day smart meter pilot study beginning November 7, 2013. The study will take place on Brevard Street between Stonewall Street and Third Street.

This closure has been extended. The 200 block of Hawthorne Lane between Elizabeth Avenue and East Fifth Street closed Monday, October 7, 2013 at 9 a.m. and will now reopen Sunday, November 24, 2013 at 6 p.m.

The Bobcats preseason event, Cool School Field Trip, will take place at the Time Warner Cable Arena on Thursday, October 17 at 11 a.m. Attendance is expected to be 15,000-17,000 eighth grade students transported in over 300 school buses.

The Charlotte City Council has appointed four local residents to serve on the Charlotte Douglas International Airport Commission. More appointments from the Mayor and from Mecklenburg County are forthcoming.

The workshop is part a series of community growth workshops sponsored by the CONNECT Our Future initiative, coordinated by Centralina Council of Governments and Catawba Regional Council of Governments.

Due to utility conflicts, this closure has been extended. The intersection of Trade Street and Davidson Street closed on Monday, August 19, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. and will now reopen on Friday, August 30 at 4:30 p.m

Residents are invited to help plan for the future of housing in our region by attending an open house to provide input on the housing challenges they face and housing they'd like for their community and the region.

The 300 block of South Mint Street between West Third Street and West Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard will close on Monday, July 29, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. and will re-open on Friday, August 2, 2013 at 5:00 p.m.

To accommodate milling and roadway repair construction, the 1400, 1500 & 1600 blocks of Central Avenue will be reduced to one lane in each direction today, Wednesday, July 24, 2013, from 9:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.

New District 1 Representative Billy Maddalon was sworn into office today during an informal ceremony in the Charlotte City Clerk’s Office. City Council selected Maddalon to fill the District 1 seat during its business meeting on July 21.

The 300 and 400 blocks of East Trade Street between Caldwell Street and College Street will close on Monday, July 15, 2013 at 6:00 a.m. and will reopen on Saturday, July 20, 2013. The 100 block of South McDowell Street will also be closed.

After the official opening of the elections filing period on Friday, July 5, the City of Charlotte is once again using Candidates.CharlotteNC.gov as a portal for all information resulting from election-related requests to City staff.

City Manager Ron Carlee has declared the 2013 Presbyterian Hospital July 4th Spectacular an Extraordinary Event based on Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s determination that this event meets the criteria as defined in City Ordinance No. 4814.

The 700 and 800 blocks of East Trade Street between North Alexander Street and North McDowell Street will close on Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at 6:00 a.m. and will reopen on Friday, May 31, 2013 at 4:30 p.m.

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) Special Transportation Service (STS) and Bus Operations Division (BOD) received top honors from the North Carolina Public Transportation Association (NCPTA) as safest transit systems in the state.

Due to unforeseen circumstances and unexpected utility conflicts, this closure has an additional delay. McDowell Street, near the intersection of East Trade Street/Elizabeth Avenue will remain closed through Monday, April 29, 2013 at 6:00 a.m.

Road closures planned for Trade Street from Caldwell Street to College Street - April 19 through May 19, 2013 to install water lines, storm drain lines, and other utility work associated with the Streetcar Starter Project.

LYNX light rail operators and mechanics from Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) will demonstrate their skills and compete against one another in the fifth Annual Light Rail Rodeo on Saturday, April 13, at 9:00 a.m.

According to 2012 preliminary rankings recently released by Airports Council International (ACI), the Airport's preliminary passenger rankings have moved up placing CLT eighth nationwide, climbing three spots from 2011's figures.

In an effort to provide the public with accurate information on recent questions or statements made in the press about the City of Charlotte and Charlotte Douglas International Airport, the City is providing clarification.

In its annual list of U.S. metropolitan areas with the most Energy Star certified buildings released today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ranked Charlotte 14th in the nation in 2012—up from 17th in 2011.

Friendship Gardens TO GO will re-open at the Charlotte Transportation Center (CTC) on March 14. Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) is partnering with the mobile market to supply fresh produce at the CTC every Thursday from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m.

An Extraordinary Event is defined as a large scale event or an event of national or international significance which might attract a significant number of people to a certain geographic area of the city.

Residents in the City of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County will have a unique opportunity to provide input that will help to build a planning framework to address the region's growth and ensure the continued vitality of local communities.

The Charlotte Department of Transportation CDOT is now treating Charlotte’s major thoroughfares, connector streets, bus routes and bridges and culverts today with salt for the ongoing winter weather event.

Area residents, visitors and commuters into Uptown Charlotte are reminded to visit dncinfo.charlottenc.gov for up-to-date information on street closures, parking options, transit schedules and more, during the DNC.

The City of Charlotte recently partnered with Western Union to offer customers the ability to pay charges on their City Services Bill at over 125 authorized Western Union locations in Mecklenburg County.

May 1 Community Conversation focuses on the proposed amendment to the North Carolina Constitution that will define opposite-sex married couples as the only legally recognized domestic union in the state.

To help residents in the tornado-stricken Reedy Creek area of northeast Charlotte, Mecklenburg County has waived the yard waste and demolition fees at nearby Hickory Grove Recycling Center through March 17, 2012.